nobet44

Arrrr! I missed the CRKT Triumph! Before I finished reading about it, it was gone. I hate Woof-offs. I must have refreshed my browser and phone hundreds of times in the past few days. Too bad I didn't need a backpack. XD Bad monkey!

conanthelibrarian

jiggersgreen

Leupold makes great optics. My favorite binocs are the 6x30 Yosemite's. About $100.00 pr. and a great value. This pair look good but be prepared to use something to brace against. 12 x are very difficult to hand hold.

phishneslo

The prisms do not appear to be phase-coated (which is expected in mid-high end binoculars), and the close-focus distance is a little far. Compared to the most popular magnifications / apertures in roof prism binoculars (8x40), these are a little long, and give up some close focus range and field of view, and are a bit big and heavy. Better suited for hunting in the open range or across mountain valleys than watching birds in the forrest or backyard.

But this is a good deal... They typically sell for less than retail but more than this... And I don't have any 12x50 roof prisms... And I don't think I want to pay for high end glass in this size... And I haven't bought any binoculars yet this year... I don't know. I am going to sleep on it. Thank god the woot-off is over or I might have done something impulsive...

dougtaylor1

phishneslo wrote:The prisms do not appear to be phase-coated (which is expected in mid-high end binoculars), and the close-focus distance is a little far. Compared to the most popular magnifications / apertures in roof prism binoculars (8x40), these are a little long, and give up some close focus range and field of view, and are a bit big and heavy. Better suited for hunting in the open range or across mountain valleys than watching birds in the forrest or backyard.

But this is a good deal... They typically sell for less than retail but more than this... And I don't have any 12x50 roof prisms... And I don't think I want to pay for high end glass in this size... And I haven't bought any binoculars yet this year... I don't know. I am going to sleep on it. Thank god the woot-off is over or I might have done something impulsive...

And, and and and and... Just buy the dang things. This is very decent deal. As mentioned, don't try to use these without a tripod.

fx4m

These may be good for what they are, but for most uses they are an odd size. 12x is too much magnification to hand hold, the view will shake so much it is hard to see the details that the optics can provide (7x is better for most hands). They are also too heavy to hold for long periods. Used on a tripod during the day they may be fine (well, I would prefer heavier porro prisms instead of roof prisms if tripod mounted). For star gazing (again on a tripod), 50mm is too small for 12x, 12x84 would be more suitable.

So if you know enough about binoculars to know that you want this size, fine. But for most people and applications this size is not a good choice.

bingbroome

Bought a pair last time they were woot sold. I use them for bird watching (both the feathery an human kind). They are great binoculars. Great clarity and field of vision for twice the price point. Buy them and you'll give your Tascos away.

bern47

fx4m wrote:These may be good for what they are, but for most uses they are an odd size. 12x is too much magnification to hand hold, the view will shake so much it is hard to see the details that the optics can provide (7x is better for most hands). They are also too heavy to hold for long periods. Used on a tripod during the day they may be fine (well, I would prefer heavier porro prisms instead of roof prisms if tripod mounted). For star gazing (again on a tripod), 50mm is too small for 12x, 12x84 would be more suitable.

So if you know enough about binoculars to know that you want this size, fine. But for most people and applications this size is not a good choice.

davywally

nobet44 wrote:Arrrr! I missed the CRKT Triumph! Before I finished reading about it, it was gone. I hate Woof-offs. I must have refreshed my browser and phone hundreds of times in the past few days. Too bad I didn't need a backpack. XD Bad monkey!

If you are running the Firefox web browser on your PC, you can right-click a tab and set it to reload automatically, your choice of frequency. I do not know if this works on a phone.

davidd13

These are 6 5/8" tall, 4 3/4" at the objective end (closed) and 4" at the eye pieces. They are bright, light as a feather, and I have no problem keeping them steady. For what it is worth, I don't know how you could mount these on a tripod.

bheck

fx4m wrote:These may be good for what they are, but for most uses they are an odd size. 12x is too much magnification to hand hold, the view will shake so much it is hard to see the details that the optics can provide (7x is better for most hands). They are also too heavy to hold for long periods. Used on a tripod during the day they may be fine (well, I would prefer heavier porro prisms instead of roof prisms if tripod mounted). For star gazing (again on a tripod), 50mm is too small for 12x, 12x84 would be more suitable.

So if you know enough about binoculars to know that you want this size, fine. But for most people and applications this size is not a good choice.

Spot on except that I might be a little more tolerant of the 50mm objectives for stargazing, especially given the price. Yes, something like 84mm would be better, but for $170.... In any case, not such a great choice for handheld general use.

According to the description on the Eagle Optics Web site, these can be mounted on a tripod using an optional adapter.

chasby

Joshua714 wrote:I bought one back in March, excellent optics, but no tripod mount. Is there another way to adapt a tripod on these binocular?

Both Bushnell and Nikon make 'universal binocular tripod" mounts: basically a flat surface with the screw/bolt to mount to the tripod, then uses velcro straps to hold the binoculars. Use some on my 8x30 for sky watching and they work decently enough.

jspickler

Not sure if or why this was deleted from earlier this morning, but here were my $0.02.

To those suggesting tripods: binos are supposed to be portable. If you have problems using specific magnification I agree you should go lower, but using a tripod defeats the purpose of having easily portable optics. May as well splurge on a nice scope if you're just going to be using a tripod!

This price is a super deal! I have a pair of 12x50s from Eagle Optics (STR Ranger), which are a little lighter than these at 25.8oz and have a better close focus at 8ft. They cost me almost around $350, so I would recommend this woot! deal to anyone with a steady hand.

I agree that if you tend to have shaky hands, these aren't good binos for you since you will frustrate yourself. For me (and most people I know) this is not an issue since you can learn to hold them steady. I can hold mine and can look at tiny warblers in the treetops without issue. If you are a serious birder, I wouldn't go below 10x42 if you want to see up-close details in a wide range of lighting conditions. Using 7x35 you might as well just look at the tree with your bare eyes because getting a solid species ID is going to be tough.

Another note, because the magnification on these is so high it decreases the field of vision so it can be a challenge to re-learn to lift the binos into position without losing sight of the bird. This is something I learned very quickly and the payoff of a good image is well worth it to me!

One last thing, if you're going to get these I would recommend a harness to keep their weight off your neck. There is not much worse than a sore neck and upper back after a long day of birding!

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budge

These binoculars are a great deal, especially for hunters. Leupold makes outstanding optics, and these should come with their lifetime guarantee. Their customer service is also second to none. I had a set of rangefinding binoculars that went belly up. They no longer made those binoculars, so they sent me a brand new set of binoculars and a range finder based on my original purchase price, with the option to upgrade both at a discounted price. Awesome!

pete10iss

mdnorman

chasby wrote:Both Bushnell and Nikon make 'universal binocular tripod" mounts: basically a flat surface with the screw/bolt to mount to the tripod, then uses velcro straps to hold the binoculars. Use some on my 8x30 for sky watching and they work decently enough.

JWTraveler

I bought these when they were available in March. There is some distortion around the edges but you can't beat them in the under $200.00 set. While they are heavier than those lightweight birding lenses, you can order the back strap to disperse the load. As far as I am concerned, they are great hunting binoculars for the long ranges needed in the areas of Arizona where I am.

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